Googling my name

Do you ever google your name? Besides being a bit egocentric, it is a good check to see what info. might be floating out there about yourself. It has both humored and slightly made me uneasy that a post appeared of a guest book entry I made for the condo we stayed in for our honeymoon in Kauai. Humored in that it is a sweet memory and mostly I don't mind, but a little unnerving at how much private information is floating out there.

Insomuch as I don't have anything to really hide beyond the usual embarrassing moments in life and the fact that most of our friends and family think that we are slightly eccentric, especially when it comes to our doxie dogs... Here it is: http://www.kauai-vacation-rental-condos.com/guests00.html

Sept. 17-28, 2000

Thanks so much for the lovely condo cottage. It was our honeymoon love nest and will always be special in our hearts for that reason. We especially liked to draw back the curtains and watch the sunrise in the mornings. We also got a kick out of the chickens who would run pel mel down the hill to get breakfast from the Hawaiian grandma who was their benefactor. Some days when we would come back from touring the island, the swimming pool would be a welcome refreshment.

We appreciated all of the amenities provided in the kitchen and the linens. We also enjoyed watching the Olympics on TV or listening to our romantic love songs on the stereo. A truly wonderful experience!

Steve and Donna Stroop
Seattle, WA

Refreshing Article

I'm not a political person. I believe first and foremost in the Biblical admonition to pray for our leaders. So, I thought this article was refreshing and shows that real life really can take place between people who are often placed at extreme odds from each other. I would like to see more of this kind of thing and less about the wrangling in politics. 

And finally, it is sweet that so many of our current and former leaders paid tribute to a man who actually started out as part of a group that was involved in violence and terrorism but then forgave his enemies and became a true statesman, a driving force toward change and reconciliation. Beautiful!

http://www.policymic.com/articles/76375/8-photos-you-didn-t-see-from-obama-s-trip-to-south-africa